Left Semidirect Product Symbol (⋋)
Copy the Left Semidirect Product symbol ⋋ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ⋋ mean?
⋋ (Left Semidirect Product, U+22CB) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⋋ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFT SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT |
| Code point | U+22CB |
| Decimal | 8907 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋋ · ⋋ |
| CSS | \22CB |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22CB |
| Python | \u22CB or \N{LEFT SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 8B |
| LaTeX | \leftthreetimes |
How to type ⋋
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ⋋ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
22CBthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22CB; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “left semidirect product”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22cb, then Space. - HTML:
⋋renders as ⋋. - LaTeX:
\leftthreetimesin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⋋ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22CB and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ⋋ from this page.
How do I type ⋋ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “left semidirect product”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 22CB.
What is the HTML code for ⋋?
Use ⋋ (hex) or ⋋ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⋋?
Use \leftthreetimes in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)